President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Washington, D.C for a recent State Visit on May 22, 2024. [PCS]Once a globe-trotting president, William Ruto is now held back in the country as the youth holds their twice-weekly nationwide protests. “But he has not left the country since Gen Z started demonstrating on June 18.”As a result, Ruto called Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday. “After Tanzania, he was to head to South Africa, then Nato in the US. After South Africa, it was unclear if President Ruto would return to Nairobi before flying to the Nato summit in Washington, USA, held a week ago to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Shiksha Arora has made headlines again by announcing her move to TV47 just days after parting ways with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). In a heartfelt message shared on her social media, Arora expressed her gratitude and bittersweet emotions about leaving KBC. In an advert released online by TV47, Shiksha is introduced as the 'new girls in town'. A photo of sports journalist Tony Kwalanda (centre) with colleagues Shiksha Arora and a former K24 colleague in 2018. Before her time at KBC, Arora was a fixture on K24, where she spent three years starting in 2018.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has denied reports that it is in talks with President William Ruto to form the government of National Unity. He went on to say that any member of ODM who wants to join President Ruto's cabinet will be doing that without the approval and support of the party. "As a Party, we wish to make it unequivocally clear that we are not in negotiations with the Ruto regime for any coalition or political arrangement," Sifuna said. Sifuna said a narrative has been created to make it look like ODM is desperate to join the government. ODM also wanted prosecution of policemen involved in shooting to kill or maim protestors and the sacking of the Nairobi Police Commander, Adamson Bungei.

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At least two people were Tuesday morning killed in an accident involving multiple vehicles along the Southern Bypass, in Nairobi. Three others were seriously injured in the Tuesday 6.30 am accident that happened near Ole Sereni area, police said. The accident happened after the driver of a lorry moving from the Kikuyu direction lost its control, veered off his lane and crossed to the opposite one colliding with a trailer. Witnesses said the impact also affected three other vehicles that were behind the trailer that was headed for Kikuyu direction. “We are investigating how and why it happened,” said Dr Onyango.

Women are consuming risky amounts of energy drinks instead of food in a bid to lose weight, amid a rise in developing eating disorders, the NHS's mental health tsar has warned. Her comments came as the Government prepares to ban sales of the beverages to under 18s and speaking to MailOnline, mental health specialists echoed Ms Murdoch's worries. Huel, which made its name as a meal replacement brand, says its energy drink 'contains all the vitamins you need'. 'Irresponsible' energy drink sales and marketing are 'driving a crisis in children's health' affecting their concentration, sleep and even mental health, Labour argues. Energy drinks have sky-high levels of ingredients that have powerful effects on the body.

The Irish government says it will work closely with the Kenyan government to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. ‘’Partnering with Kenya in the field the Education is something very caused to our hearts and particularly in the area of STEM. We want to work with Kenya even further in respective STEM education and particularly for young women and young girls’’ he said. Mr. Martin lauded the National Science and Technology Exhibition which is modelled around the Irish BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BT YSTE). “The BT YSTE has profoundly influenced Ireland’s economy by fostering innovation, nurturing young talent, and encouraging STEM education.

Nairobi City County has launched an ambitious initiative to construct new social halls across the county. Talents, Skills Development and Social Care executive Rosemary Kariuki announced that the county plans to build four new social halls. Currently, Nairobi county manages 29 social halls including in Mbotela, Jericho, Lumumba, Bahati and Kaloleni in Makadara subcounty, Shauri Moyo and Pumwani in Kamukunji subcounty, Mathare North in Ruaraka subcounty. Others are Kariokor and Muthurwa in Starehe subcounty, Kariobangi North, Dandora I, Dandora II, Dandora III and Dandora IV in Embakasi North, Kabiro in Dagoretti North and Kayole II in Embakasi Central. Nairobi County's commitment to developing social halls marks a significant step towards enhancing community engagement, promoting talent, and providing essential social care services.

Kenyan youth have ignited a powerful wave of inspiration across the African continent, South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has said. EFF, founded by former African National Congress Youth League President Julius Malema, urged Kenya youth to remain steadfast and resilient until their legitimate demands are fully met. “The youth of South Africa must not be left behind,” the party said in a statement released on Monday. EFF said South African Gen-Z must draw strength from the example set by their Kenyan counterparts and realise that they are in the midst of a battle. “The EFF urges the youth of Kenya to stay strong in their fight for economic justice.

The StandardOnce a globe-trotting president, William Ruto is now held back in the country as the youth hold their twice-weekly nationwide protests. According to high-placed sources, this limited travel is meant to address the protests in which Generation Z (Gen Z) is demanding reforms, accountability, and good leadership from his administration. If Kenya is banned, KQ will not only be stopped from flying to all EU countries but also barred from entering their airspace. The National Security Advisory Council, the country’s top security organ, has already been informed about the matter. People DailyA deadly clash between protesters and security officers is expected today after both sides maintained hardline stances.

In the last century, one such man was Chairman Mao Zedong. He was an indefatigable revolutionary figure who inspired the rebirth of a new China. Chairman Mao, a son of peasants, was an avowed anti-imperialist who intensely pursued the ideals of Chinese nationalism with unmatched zeal. This contrasts with post-colonial Kenya, which is just 10 years younger than modern China. We missed our "Chairman Mao" figure and moment 60 years ago, but it is never too late, albeit differently!

Kericho - A mother who allegedly killed and buried her two children in a banana farm in Sibaik village in Bureti Constituency has been arrested. "We have arrested the mother of the two children and a man believed to be her boyfriend. A senior police officer revealed that they found a grave approximately one meter deep, where the children were buried. Meru man allegedly kills son to marry girlfriendIn other news, a Meru man was apprehended after he allegedly killed his one-year-old son following a break-up with his wife. The suspect's mother detailed how her son got access to the baby before being purportedly involved in the criminal act.

"Erdogan presents himself as an alternative to the West," said Selin Gucum, author of a study on Turkish interests in Africa for Paris's Observatory of Contemporary Turkey. Those agreements have opened up contracts for Turkey's defense manufacturers, notably for its reputedly reliable and inexpensive drones. The religious Turkish Maarif Foundation has expanded to a network of 140 schools and institutions catering for 17,000 pupils, while 60,000 Africans are students in Turkey. Billing itself as the first Turkish television channel on the continent, NRT boasts on its website that it serves 49 African countries, spreading the Turkish language. Turkey's religious conservatism likewise resonates with many African countries, at a time when anti-LGBTQ laws are being adopted on the continent.

Less than 37% of Africans believe democracy works in their countries, according to a new survey. Support for democracy in South Africa and Mali drastically went down this year compared to 39 African countries, according to a new Afrobarometer survey. On average, trust in democracy decreased by seven percentage points in the last decade but "by 29 points in South Africa and 23 points in Mali", the report said. A decade ago, the survey recorded 72% of South Africans and 62% of Malians said democracy "is preferable to any other kind of government". Preference for democracy now falls short of a majority opinion in five countries - Mali, South Africa, Angola (47%), Mozambique (49%), and Lesotho (49%).

Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge has assured Parliamentary staff of safety even as they resume duty this week. "Your security and safety at the workplace remain a key priority in these plans," Njoroge stated in a message to colleague dated July 19. He thanked each one of the staff for their unwavering commitment and dedication to public service as they resumed their usual duties on Monday. Njoroge also thanked National Assembly staff for their selfless conduct and swift response during the Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Occupy Parliament protest. He stated that the Board of Management is keenly aware that the traumatic events of June 25, 2024, have left an indelible mark on all of them.